Spotted at the Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town - Sicelo Fayo, the ex Managing Editor of the Herald in Port Elizabeth. Nice to see an old mate sharing the dream. #volvooceanrace, #portelizabeth, #capetown, #sailing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Spotted at the Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town
I have plans for you
I have plans for you ..... #straton, #buildingautomation, #portelizabeth, #electrical - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about I have plans for you
Mr Cool in his #sharethebay shades at ABYC
Jimmy looking cool in his #sharethebay shades at #abycpe after some great sailing with first timer, Stacy. The Bay blessed us with hundreds of dolphins including the cutest less than one week old babies! - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Mr Cool in his #sharethebay shades at ABYC
Pretty Ladies #sharethebay
Thelma, Jimmy and Stacy - pretty ladies keen for the Algoa Bay Yacht Club Ladies Race. (You too, Jimmy!). #portelizabeth #sailing #abycpe #prettyladies - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Pretty Ladies #sharethebay
Piet Retief Monument – Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
The Piet Retief monument in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth occupies a commanding piece of prime beach front land and, at the time of photographing was surrounded with broken glass. This monument to Piet Retief, was originally erected in Coega to the east of Port Elizabeth and unveiled in 1939 to commemorate the centenary of the Great Trek. In 1975 is was decided to move it to its current location in Summerstrand because of its link to Piet Retief. One of the many plaques can be roughly … [Read more...] about Piet Retief Monument – Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
Straton Scoops National Award as Best Contributor to Energy Efficiency – #eca2017pea
Michael Straton from Straton Electrical and Building Automation Systems accepts the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) national award as the winner in the BEST CONTRIBUTOR TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY category in Johannesburg at the ECA's annual Presidential Excellence Awards on Thursday 16 November 2017 Visit http://straton.co.za to find out more. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Straton Scoops National Award as Best Contributor to Energy Efficiency – #eca2017pea
Something you don’t see often in #PortElizabeth
Something you don't see often in #PortElizabeth - clearing the beach at the popular Avalanche #SurfSpot - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Something you don’t see often in #PortElizabeth
Another ‘difficult’ Solar installation
Another Straton Solar installation - this time with Solar Edge. As we travel around we see competing products and remain convinced that we have chosen the right products to promote, support, install and maintain. Solar Edge for those installations with shadow and ‘difficult’ roof orientation and Schneider for the more ‘ideal’ roof configurations with no shadow. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Another ‘difficult’ Solar installation
Not everything is at it seems
As they say in the classics; "Not everything is at it seems" This is a self contained and powered mobile office whose exterior belies it's interior. And, by the way, it is for hire from http://straton.co.za - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Not everything is at it seems
Allow me to BOAST a bit here
Allow me to BOAST a bit here: THIS image is of me in my wedding suit from nearly 30 years ago! How many people can say that they fit into their wedding suit after that long? All as a result of a radical lifestyle change documented here: “Buying non alcoholic beer is like paying a hooker to cuddle!” #wedding, #anniversary, #portelizabeth, #lifestyle, #weightlossjourney - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Allow me to BOAST a bit here
Christmas looting starts
Over in Cleary Park the Christmas looting has started early - see: Christmas Comes Early for Cleary Park Looters and Cleary Park in Lockdown as Looters go on Rampage [images] #portelizabeth #clearypark, #northernareas, #protests, #looting, #christmas - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Christmas looting starts
A real blast from the past
A real blast from the past - this is my late father, George Weston Straton’s Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Wireman from 18 February 1963. #electrician #stratonelectrical #portelizabeth #history - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. By the way the Afrikaans says; "Portret van DraadWERKER and NOT DraadTREKKER" … [Read more...] about A real blast from the past
Todays Electrical Lesson
Todays Electrical Lesson: It is important to make sure that your connections are mechanically AND electrically sound. What you see in this image is the result of a (former) electrical contractor not making sure that the white phase connection was sound and tight. Over time the heat build up led to this. #portelizabeth, #electrician, #advice, #stratonelectrical - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Rather call Straton Electrical first next time … [Read more...] about Todays Electrical Lesson
The best thing you’ll see all day
The best thing you'll see all day - a sunset onboard Dongfeng somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean (Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race). Photo: Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race. As a sailor myself I can attest to the most magnificent sunrises and sunsets, incredibly clean and ultra violet water that one can see into for what seems miles and miles and the most magnificent view of the Milky Way imaginable from the middle of the ocean. The absence of any ambient light at night is incredible and … [Read more...] about The best thing you’ll see all day
Today’s Solar Question
The question for you today is; "If I arrive at your business/home to give a quote for a Solar System will you be more inclined to use our services if I am riding an electric vehicle?" Pictured above is a Vespa Elettrica as it is probably the cheapest and coolest option currently available. Vespa says; "The Vespa Elettrica will, first and foremost, be a true Vespa, bringing the very latest in electric technology to a vehicle that will retain all the features that have been vital to its … [Read more...] about Today’s Solar Question
